Sweet-Spicy Asian Meatballs
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min. YIELD:4 servings
Ingredients
· 1/4 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
· 1 large egg
· 2 garlic cloves, minced
· 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
· 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
· 2 tablespoons sesame oil
· 1 small onion, finely chopped
· 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
· 1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
· 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
· 3/4 cup vegetable broth, divided
· 1/2 cup coconut milk
· 1 teaspoon sweet chili sauce
· 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha Asian hot chili sauce or 1/4 teaspoon hot
pepper sauce
· 1 tablespoon cornstarch
· 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple
· 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
· 4 cups hot cooked rice
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Directions
· 1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs,
egg, garlic and pepper flakes. Add sausage; mix lightly but thoroughly.
Shape into 1-in. balls.
· 2. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake
20-25 minutes or until no longer pink.
· 3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add onion, pepper, ginger and garam masala; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or
until vegetables are tender. Stir in 1/2 cup broth, coconut milk and chili
sauces; bring to a boil.
· 4. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and remaining broth until
smooth; stir into sauce mixture. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook
and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in meatballs, pineapple and
soy sauce; heat through. Serve with rice. Yield: 4 servings.
